Riddell has revealed its first two signings under new coach Matt Darby for next year’s Riddell District Football League season.
While a number of Bombers premiership players are headed elsewhere next season, the Bombers are looking to bring in some fresh faces.
The first two signings bring plenty of experience at higher levels.
Former AFL player Nathan Hrovat joins the club and will add to the midfield group.
“Nathan has AFL experience playing 69 games with North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs,” the Bombers said on social media.
“Coming off a best and fairest last season with Shepparton, Nath is still dominating through the midfield and will be a force to be reckoned with for the Bombers.
“On top of his impressive on field resume he is an even better bloke off the field.”
He will be joined at the Bombers by another Shepparton player in Mark Kovacevic, who will bring size to the Bombers outfit.
Kovacevic played his junior football at Greenvale and was on the AFL draft radar a number of years ago.
“Mark is a towering ruckman who can also push forward and kick a goal,” the Bombers said.
“Winning the BNF in 2024 for Shepparton, experience at VFL [Victorian Football League] level, as well as a grand final BOG [best on ground] in the Northern League top division big Mark is ready to stamp his authority on the Riddell league.
“A big force on the field and a great bloke off, Mark will have no worries fitting in at Bomberland.”
The inclusions come at a good time for the Bombers as they look to rebuild their list.
Leading goalkicker Dean Galea, Dylan Tarczon, Tommy Aklemade, Kamen Ogilvie and Ben Borg are among the players who have signed elsewhere.
The Bombers have since announced all their leadership group from this year would return.
